Create a document

The following procedure creates a new, blank document.

• On the Standard toolbar, click New Blank Document .

To use templates, wizards, and existing documents as a starting point, do one of the following:

From a template or wizard

1. On the File menu, click New.

2. In the New Document task pane, under New from template, click General Templates.

3. Click the tab for the type of document you want to create, and then double-click the icon for the template or wizard you want.

Tips

• If you've recently used a template or wizard, it will appear under New from Template, where you can just click to open it.

• You can also create your own templates to store styles, AutoText entries, macros, and text that you plan to reuse often.

From a copy of an existing document

1. On the File menu, click New.

2. In the New Document task pane, under New from existing document, click Choose document.

3. Click the document you want to create a new document from.

   If you want to open a document that was saved in a different folder, locate and open the folder.

4. Click Create New.

   This document is created in the folder that contains the original document.

Note   The hyperlink in this topic goes to the Web. You can switch back to Help at any time. For more templates and wizards, visit the Microsoft Office Template Gallery.